Archive by Author

When did graphic novels start getting packaged with critiques in the place of forewords? It seems like such an odd concept, as if the publisher has to justify prefacing their books with an essay justifying why the reader should read the book; and while justifying it, details get spoiled. Don’t spoil the book you’re trying […]

It’s been another excellent year for the self-styled Galaxy’s Greatest Comic and with the 100-page end of year special about to hit the shelves, it’s time to see whether 2000AD can stick the landing and end the year the same way it started it. This is a jumping-on point for new readers with almost every […]

When I reviewed issue one of the latest Department of Monsterology series, Sabbaticals, back in October, I said picking up issue 2 was a must. Now that series has run its course, the full story has been collected into one volume. Will this be a must-buy addition to any collector’s library? Let’s find out! The […]

Those of you who are familiar with Department of Monsterology will no doubt be as excited as I am about the start of a new series. When I reviewed the original trade paperback, I said Lovecraft lovers would love it and I’m happy to say they will love this new outing as well. I certainly […]

Few comics can seek to rewrite history with such love and devotion as this latest tale by Gordon Rennie and Emma Beeby. Robbie Burns, Witch Hunter takes the idea that the Ploughman’s Poet’s 224-line epic Tam O’Shanter is a retelling of Burns’ own experiences one night in Alloway and runs with it spectacularly. This is a […]

After last week’s issue introduced the final couple of new stories, it falls to this issue to really get the ball rolling on the thrill train. Judge Dredd and Kingdom have already shown us how they intend to keep the adrenaline running at full steam but can the other strips match their pace? Let’s take a […]

After last week’s jumping-on issue brought us three new stories, Prog 1901 had a lot of potential to live up to. Judge Dredd, Stickleback and Kingdom are joined this week by the opening episodes of two new tales, so let’s waste no time in getting right into them. When it comes to writing action-packed stories […]

2000AD likes to have fairly regular jumping-on points, issues where newcomers can pick up the magazine and be able to follow every story from the start. Prog 1900, out this Wednesday, is one such example of this – and it’s a good one, albeit with a reduced number of stories this week (three instead of […]

Horror, urban fantasy and occult fans, take note: there’s a new player in town and it kicks arse! Department of Monsterology: Monsterology 101 has to be one of the best debut trades I’ve read in a long time. The team of Gordon Rennie (script), PJ Holden (line art), Steve Denton (colours) and Jim Campbell (letters) […]

It’s all endings this week as 2000AD prepares for its jumping-on point in Prog 1900. If you’re a regular reader, there’s plenty to enjoy in this week’s stories; which provide a range of endings to long-running stories. For newcomers or those interested in starting to read 2000AD on a regular basis, I recommend waiting for next week’s […]